Discovering Nikko’s Breakfast Culture

– Uwasawa Umetarou Pickles Shop –

Founded in 1893 (Meiji 26), Uwasawa Umetarou Shoten is a long-established pickles shop that has preserved the taste of tradition in the Nikko region for over a century. Using vegetables nurtured by Tochigi’s rich climate and the pickling techniques passed down through generations, the shop has earned a loyal following not only locally, but across Japan.

In this special program, you’ll explore the unique breakfast culture of Nikko through the signature pickles of Uwasawa Umetarou. A steaming bowl of freshly cooked rice, seasonal pickles, and miso soup made with local miso — simple, yet deeply nourishing. This is the kind of breakfast that gently warms both body and soul.

You will also learn about traditional pickling methods, preservation wisdom, and the role of pickles at the Japanese dining table — all while gaining insight into the everyday life and aesthetic values of the people of Nikko.

Start your morning slowly, with care.
Come and savor the quiet beauty of a Nikko morning, beginning with a humble bowl of rice and pickles.